GUJRANWALA (Dunya News) - In a tragic incident in the city known for wrestlers, Gujranwala, an electricity bill dispute led to the murder of a younger brother by his elder sibling.
According to details, the unfortunate incident occurred in Prince Road area of Gujranwala, where two brothers lived together in a house.
An electricity bill of Rs30,000 sparked an argument between the siblings regarding its payment.
During the altercation, the elder brother allegedly attacked his younger brother with a sharp dagger, resulting in fatal injuries.
After the incident, the perpetrator managed to flee the scene. The deceased has been identified as Umar, while the suspect has been identified as Murtaza.
On receiving information about the incident, police promptly arrived at the scene and shifted the body to hospital for legal formalities.
Initial investigation reveals that the dispute escalated when the suspect demanded payment of the bill from his younger brother, leading to a violent confrontation.
Police found out that during the fight, Murtaza fatally stabbed Umar and then fled. Teams have been formed to apprehend the suspect.